A VITAL project to secure drinking water to more than 24,000 properties in the Perth Hills and as far afield as Kalgoorlie-Boulder is ramping up, with the Water Corporation beginning work on a key 1.2km pipeline section in Helena Valley.

The entire project will see 2.4km of pipeline laid through parts of Helena Valley and Hazelmere, including a vital section along Helena Valley Road.

Water Corporation assets investments and planning general manager Evan Hambleton, acknowledged the project would cause some short-term disruption, but reassured residents every effort was being made to complete work as quickly and safely as possible.

“This is a really important project not only for the local area, but also for communities that receive drinking water from the Goldfields Pipeline,” Mr Hambleton said.

“In scoping these works, we’ve made every effort to compress time frames and reduce impacts to those living nearby, but we are conscious there may be inconvenience for some residents.

“For that, we would like to apologise in advance and also thank people for their patience and understanding while our crews are in the area.”

Measuring 1.4m in diameter, the pipeline is some of the largest of its type in WA, and its installation is considered essential to the future water security of more than 100,000 Western Australians who receive drinking water via the Goldfields Pipeline.

Each 12m pipeline section weighs around eight tonnes and will be installed in a trench between 2.5m and 4m below ground.

To ensure the safety of residents and road users during the 10-month project, Helena Valley Road westbound will be closed at various times, with traffic management and signage in place.
The road’s eastbound lane will remain open, as will an adjacent footpath.

For project updates on the Hazelmere and Helena Valley water pipeline, visit watercorporation.com.au/hazelmerepipeline